Prefer your history on the move? Why not try one of the many heritage railways around the UK? Whether you prefer to explore artefacts from the time of steam or experience the puffing and clanging of a working steam locomotive there are plenty of places to visit.

Starting and finishing in Georgian London, this trail round the City and the City Fringes takes you from historic buildings to 21st century tower blocks, past historic churches, via impressive art collections and the world's biggest city museum.

The BBC's Battlefield Britain series looked at battles fought on British soil. Culture24 developed a set of accompanying trails exploring museum collections that help us find out more about these conflicts.

Heralding the beginning of the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings was one of the bloodiest and most important battles ever fought on British soil. Follow the locations and collections with this battlefield trail.